India Briefing   Section 1 - Introduction to Cross-Culture What is culture? Objectives of the day Cultural Quiz   Section 2 - Country Briefing Geography, demography and urbanisation: the influences and how do people live? Recent history and political situation: democracy and political parties Economic changes: consequences of liberalisation Religion: the big divide Section 3 - The Indian Way How do we see Indians and how are we seen by them? Pillars of Indian society: caste, traditions and family Indian women: their role and their view - what about yours? Names and titles - how do they work? Social etiquette and formalities: Dos and Don'ts Section 4 - The Clash of Cultures Identifying values, beliefs and behavioural styles of different national groups How do Indians perceive and react to such things as time, emotion, influence, hierarchy, leadership styles, etc Basic Indian model and management style Section 5 - Into the Business World Building relationships Planning and valuing Getting the atmosphere right and agreeing agendas Who makes the decisions? Getting commitment: when is a yes a yes, or a no? Gifts: the 'Hows and Whys' Section 6 - The Indian Perspective Stereotypes reflected in the regions of India Use of English Attitude to the West The young technocrats Debriefing and Conclusions